Ugly Tomatoes

Bruised, overly ripe or oddly shaped tomatoes often go to waste. We take them off the hands of small local farms and cook them down for hours into a sweet, delicious red magic that has become our signature Ugly Sauce.

Preserving food was essential for survival where my parents came from in Calabria, Italy. Today, while still important for many, remains tradition for most. Growing up in Brooklyn with Italian parents, I was taught to embrace these traditions, especially at the end of Summer. The warm season coming to an end meant gathering all of Summer’s natural bounty to jar and preserve for the cold months ahead. Regardless of whether we lived in Brooklyn, NY or Calabria, Italy this was essential and what we did to take care of the family and to make sure no one ever goes hungry.

— Michael, City Saucery Co-Founder

Featured Farms

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"Ugly Tomato" Sauce

The “ugly” tomatoes that are either too ripe, bruised and oddly shaped are the most delicious. We cook them down for hours and hours turning them into a delicious sauce that you can build on or use 'as is' on pasta, fish, veggies and pizza or any recipe calling for fresh tomato sauce. Ugly, but tasty! You can't get any fresher than our Ugly Sauce.

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Crushed ugly Tomatoes

Sweet ripe organic 'ugly' tomatoes conveniently peeled and crushed to a thick, textured consistency for a quick sauce or soup. No salt, oil or spices added so you can prepare them to your heart's desire.